Impact of Generative AI Adoption in Academia and How it Influences Ethics, Cognitive Thinking and AI Singularity

Our Gen Alpha, born between year 2010 and 2024 see and experience more of AI and they adapt quickly to AI and will have less impact on advancements in Technology when compared to Generation X (19651980); Generation Y (Millennials) born from 1980 to 1994; Generation Z from 1995 to 2009. The reason is that Gen Alpha constantly uses electronic gadgets either in gaming, learning or for social media. They are susceptible quickly to Generative AI when compared to Gen X, Gen Y or Gen Z. Especially in Academia, where Gen Alpha is more encouraged to Generative AI such as ChatGPT in homework, assignments, and in research. Well, this is a good approach for those who are struggling to complete their work or for those who do not have a clue on how to complete their homework, assignment, or research. On other hand, the Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT are slowly becoming a part of the eco system that students lean on the Generative AI tools instead of doing research or thinking critically. As a result, there will be some behavioral changes that will be developed over a period. These behavioral changes are, impatient for answers to the problems, express panic while solving a problem, shows anxiety, low self-esteem in solving a problem, and low confidence factor. There is always a positive side of Generative AI, if we look at it from a different angle. Some of them are, it helps an individual and guides them with possible answers, all individuals can ask questions using prompt engineering and get responses. But the fact of the matter is how authentic the response from Generative AI is a question? Can the author quote the responses he/she received from ChatGPT and How can we avoid plagiarism? How can we reduce bias? How can we avoid AI singularity?